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EK09 FVP

2009 Ford C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

121,542 mi
Last recorded121,542 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford C-max67,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK09 FVP
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 121,542 miles

Central Rear heat shield loose

Front Coil spring corroded x 2 front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Nov 2021 114,798 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine & sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2021 114,798 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine & sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2020 110,922 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush is perished and starting to separate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge and worn bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush is perished and starting to separate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge and worn bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 107,113 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 99,118 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 99,118 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 82,500 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 82,494 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 69,836 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 69,836 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 64,006 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on both edges just legaL

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2015 55,170 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/f wiper is streaky

Pass 11 Apr 2014 46,594 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2013 38,339 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 38,336 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 29,684 miles

How Reliable is the Ford C-max?

Based on 1,804,249 MOT tests across 138,182 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
6,471
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
138,182
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,824
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12,616
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,841
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EK09 FVP is a 2009 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2009 Ford C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 67,542 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,824 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK09 FVP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Ford C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EK09 FVP registered?

EK09 FVP is a 2009 Ford C-max, first registered on 15 April 2009.

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